Sonderlust

"For all of its struggle and unwanted inspiration, Sonderlust is a dazzling listen that will likely again draw attention from the singer's under-recognized vocal performances, one compromise he's probably happy to indulge".

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"On Sonderlust, Ishibashi has broadened his range, tapping into a rawer songwriting vein. He doesn't entirely abandon his violin or penchant for string arrangements, but they only play a complementary role here, with disco, R&B, prog rock, and synthwave serving as a sumptuous vehicle for his foray into the darker side of romantic relationships".

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"Without a doubt, Kishi Bashi has released his best work to date with `Sonderlust'. As an individual track, `Manchester' will always stand up as one of my favourite songs of all time. But as a piece of work, this new album is his most complete and enduring to date".